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Introduction to creating a Wikispace

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What is a wiki <ul><li>Wiki is Hawaiian for quick </li></ul><ul><li>Combination Web site and Word document </li></ul><ul><li>A way to collaborate on work </li></ul><ul><li>Easy to monitor history of changes </li></ul><ul><li>A way to compile data and share results </li></ul>

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Wikis in Plain English YouTube Short explanation of Wikis and how they can be used to coordinate a group

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<ul><li>Easy to create simple websites </li></ul><ul><li>Project development with peer review </li></ul><ul><li>Group authoring – allows group members to build on each other's work </li></ul><ul><li>Useful for tracking and completing group projects </li></ul><ul><li>Increase student engagement safely online </li></ul>Educational Uses of Wikis

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<ul><li>Students are writing for more than the teacher </li></ul><ul><li>Get an introduction to online collaboration </li></ul><ul><li>Can stay engaged outside the classroom </li></ul><ul><li>No forgotten homework – everything is online </li></ul><ul><li>Real time updates of material </li></ul>How does this help students